BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

About Boutique Air

Our Story

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Boutique Air has been in operation since 2007. 

We began by flying fire surveillance missions for the U.S. Forestry Service and Bureau of Land 

Management. We evolved to provide air charter services from the Burbank, Hawthorne, Las 

Vegas and Redding airports with our Pilatus and Cessna fleet of aircraft. As a charter operator 

we have received certifications from both industry leading safety organizations, ARG/US and 

Wyvern. Boutique Air has pilots that are highly experienced and hold the most advanced FAA 

ratings - a key reason for our continued perfect safety record. 

In July of 2012 Boutique Air applied for commuter operating authority from the Department of 

Transportation. We quickly passed tests on financial fitness and management competency, 

receiving authority for scheduled service in January of 2013.

We began scheduled service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in January of 2014.

We have worked to develop our distribution channels. We have connections in place with all of 

the major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), which travel agents use to access the market. 

You will find us on Worldspan and Apollo (Travelport), Sabre, and Amadeus. In addition, we are 

on the major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), including Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline, Orbitz, 

CheapTickets, and CheapOAir.

EAS Contracts

On April 22, 2014 the DOT selected Boutique Air to provide EAS between Clovis and DFW. 

We began service in July of 2014, and have since received very positive feedback from the 

business community, town council, and airport board. We have also experienced a steady 

increase in passenger counts since we first began providing service three months ago. We 

established a reputation for reliability having operated with 98.0% completion.
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

What People Are Saying About Boutique Air

Boutique Air PC-12, one of the best turboprop aircraft on the market!... Give them a try!!

-Tarek A. via Yelp.com

We also feel that the PC-12 aircraft bid by Boutique Air presents the safest and most 

comfortable option for the traveling public.

-Hon. Mayor David Lansford in Recommendation Letter

City of Clovis, NM

Flew with Boutique from LA to Vegas and back and must say I was extremely surprised. From 

the ease of check-in, To the flight itself, the whole process was great. Price was competitive 

with any other airline out there. I plan on flying boutique for all my Vegas outings, and may even 

look into renting the whole plane for a group trip. Thanks Boutique!

-Kevin J. via Yelp.com

We find that Boutique Air is fit, willing and able to operate as a commuter air carrier, 

and capable of providing reliable Essential Air Service...

-Susan L. Kurland in Clovis EAS Award

Asst. Sec. for Aviation and International Affairs

US DOT

Right now Boutique Air is a very cool secret.

-Examiner.com

Flew with Boutique Air from LA to Las Vegas round trip and it was a great experience. Good 

service, on time departures, and a hassle free and nice way to travel in general. A really nice 

pilot and copilot as well.

-Patrick S. via Yelp.com

Smooth flights and personable staff are part of the experience...

-Clovis News Journal

Silver City Mayor Michael Morones said he has talked to people in Clovis, which has flights 

on Boutique Air to Dallas. "You would think they were salespeople for Boutique they are so 

pleased. “

-The Grant County Beat

Photos of Boutique Air Aircraft
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Photos of Boutique Air Aircraft
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Proposal

Overview

Our proposal would be flown in nine-seat, modern, pressurized Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The term 

is two years. 

We are projecting fares starting at $99. From time to time we will also have sales to increase 

both awareness and passenger counts. We will also cap fares at $199 each way for the length 

of our term.

Our proposal is for total of 36 round trips from PIR; 18 round trips to DEN (3 round trips per 

weekday) and 18 round trips to MSP (an additional 3 round trips per weekday). We plan to fly 

one round trip to each hub on Saturday and two round trips to each hub on Sunday. If demand 

is stronger for a different weekend schedule then we may modify the distribution of flights 

accordingly. 

While current traffic shows two-thirds of passengers are outbound to DEN, in the past there has 

been higher demand for MSP. Therefore, we reserve the right to move up to six frequencies per 

week from either hub to the other hub in order to best meet the demands of the community. 

In order to satisfy the high volume of traffic in Pierre, each round trip will be directly between 

Pierre and MSP or DEN. There will be no stops. This will ensure that all seat inventory is 

exclusively dedicated to passengers traveling to or from Pierre.
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Community Input

Shortly after the bids are posted to the docket, Boutique Air will schedule meetings to meet 

with city officials and private citizens. This will allow us to answer any questions and provide 

additional information.

While we can’t promise we will be able to implement everyone’s suggestions, we welcome 

feedback from the citizens of these communities, as well as anyone who may have an interest 

in the proposed flights. What we can promise is that we will listen to your feedback, and give it 

the attention and consideration it deserves.

With respect and appreciation,

Shawn Simpson

CEO
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Option 1

18 nonstop RT weekly PIR-MSP

18 nonstop RT weekly PIR-MSP

Destination

Operations

Scheduled Flights

Completed Flights (98%)

Scheduled Block Hours

Scheduled Seats

Scheduled ASMs

Revenue

Passengers

Average Fare

Fare Revenue

Total Revenue

Expenses

Fuel

Ownership

Maintenance and Reserves

Staff

Marketing and Distribution

Other Indirect Costs

Total Costs

Profit Element

Margin

MSP

1,872

1,835

2,772

16,848

5,896,800

12,000

$150

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,212,750

$720,000

$1,053,360

$495,600

$48,000

$294,431

$3,824,141

$191,207

5.00%

DEN

1,872

1,835

3,036

16,848

6,486,480

12,000

$150

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

$1,328,250

$720,00

$1,153,680

$522,000

$48,000

$258,431

$4,030,361

$201,518

5.00%

Total Subsidy $4,647,227

Note that passengers are counted on a per segment basis, while the average fare is calculated on a per ticket basis. 

DEN and MSP may be interchangeable for up to one frequency at Boutique Air’s discretion. No upline or downline 

restrictions. 
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671